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The Saskatchewan Roughriders have locked up one of their defensive stalwarts.
The CFL team announced Monday veteran defensive back Ed Gainey who could have become a free agent Feb. 9 had signed a one-year contract extension.
The 5-foot-11, 193-pound DB initially joined the Roughriders in 2016. Now 30, Gainey played in 18 regular-season games with Saskatchewan in 2019 and recorded 56 tackles and two interceptions. He added two tackles in the West Division final.
The Appalachian State product also has had CFL stints with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Montreal Alouettes.
In 114 career regular-season games, Gainey has registered 272 tackles, 34 special-teams tackles, one sack, 20 interceptions and four forced fumbles. He also has scored four touchdowns.